Consul General Theresa Dizon-de Vega (center) with members Kinding Sindaw led by founder and head Potri Ranka Manis (4th from right), resources persons and members of the Mindanao and Filipino-Muslim Community in the tri-state area. (Photos by NYPCG)

In commemoration of the 111th Year of Filipino Migration to the United States and the 119th Anniversary of Philippine Independence, Minister Patrick A. Chuasoto, Chargé d’Affaires ad interim of the Philippine Embassy, received the Kaakibat “Partnership” Award from the Migrant Heritage Commission (MHC) on MHC’s 12th Founding Anniversary on June 24, 2017.

Consul General Ma. Theresa Dizon B. de Vega (left) presents to U.S. Congresswoman Kathleen Rice a clutch with woven material by mothers and women of Binan, Laguna, and brasswork by the T’boli community from the highlands of Lake Sebu in South Cotabato. (Photo by NYPCG)